Polypharmacy – It Means taking Several Drugs A Day or Week

This was a new term for me, but one out of 5 seniors practices “polypharmacy”. In addition, many are seeing more than one physician, so it’s a good idea that each physician you see, knows exactly what you are taking. BD

Polypharmacy is a catchy name but it is one of the most expensive nouns in the dictionary. Polypharmacy means a person is taking several drugs a day or week (sometimes an average of 10 over the age of 65).
If you're taking prescription medications or OTC, over the counter drugs, they all count towards the number of drugs you ingest each week.

Modern medicine has extended our lives and reduced our suffering over the past couple decades. But, these miracle drugs can come with a cost, both financially and health wise. Keep yourself, physician, and pharmacist informed of what medications you are taking on a regular basis.

One in Five Seniors Over 65 Practices Polypharmacy - Hospice Careers | Senior Care Careers | NSLPN